| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960401 - 19960925 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V197000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19961011 | Date Received by ODI: 19961008 | Date Added to Database: 19961017 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER. |
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Consequence:
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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